Rivero Mestre’s representation of Westernbank’s directors and officers discussed in The D&O Diary

MIAMI – The D&O Diary reported on Rivero Mestre’s representation of Westernbank’s officers and directors in their suit against Chartis to obtain coverage in the investigation, and potential lawsuit, brought by the FDIC:

“Westernbank’s directors and officers . . . on October 6, 2011, filed an action in local Puerto Rico court seeking judicial declaration that the FDIC’s claim is covered under the bank’s D&O policy. . . . According to an October 14, 2011 press release from the directors and officers’ counsel, the complaint seeks a judicial declaration with respect to “the controversial and critical question whether the FDIC-R can be deemed an insured under the Policy so as to excuse [the carrier] from providing coverage.” (Click here to see full article).

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